Breath-holding effects on lung blood flow measured by EIT
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study uses a special imaging belt (EIT) to see how holding your breath after breathing in versus breathing out changes blood flow in your lungs. A small amount of salt water is given through a vein to help measure this.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You can hold your breath for at least 8 seconds after breathing in and after breathing out
- You do not have any acute heart or lung problems
- You are able to have a soft belt placed around your chest and receive a salt water solution through a vein
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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